• Given name may be often spelled "Morris." His patriarchal blessing gives 1829 as his birth year. His birth date is confirmed by the inscription on his gravestone.The family's surname is listed as "Gower" on the 1853 International ship manifest, and his given name is listed as "Maurice."

Jacob Gates Company (1853)

• Age at Departure: 24
• Head of Household

Sources

• Find a Grave (Website)
• “Jacob Gates Company report, 1853 September 11.” In Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports 1850-1862, Reports 1853-1855. (CR 1234 5, Box 1, Folder 28)
• Patriarchal Blessing Index, 1833-1971. (Closed to Research)
• Utah Death Certificates.